Hey everyone!
I’ve added some more “wannados” to the art section,
Here are the tattoos I’d like to make!
Also here is a work in progress from last week I tattooed on my friend Leigh!
It’s a concept piece based on her personality and life experience. I’m hoping to tailor more of my tattoo designs in this way.
Also I got to tattoo Emily’s old Cat pal Lelu on her last week! Old kitties are so cute.
Thanks for looking!
xx
Hey again, I’m really trying my best to update more often on this blog to document things for myself more than anything. I sometimes forget how much I do so it’ll be great to be able to look back at all the cool stuff that happens.
So this blog is about my guest spot at Legacy Ink in Haverhill!
I never get many healed photos as I tend to start more than I finish here. This spot was the exception though! I got to start and finish this Audrey II tattoo on Chris, an old friend. He too is a massive fan of little shop of horrors and new school tattoos! I rarely get to do New school esque things because not many people know I do this style but it is a favourite of mine 🙂
Chris sat amazingly well for his back of thigh. I’m gonna draw up more stuff from my own brain I think as he snapped this up straight away. Here is the process that goes into a tattoo like this.
Fascinating I am sure you will agree ( Sarcasm does not come over well on the internet I suppose)
The incredible Josh Hurrell wanted to get a WITCH TATTOO off me whilst I was up there. He let me go wild on it! This is the drawing.
We got to line her too but no shading because he hates me now and I ruined his day. I’ll get a picture of that later!
Also here is a rum ham tattoo I did on Ed, so bloody and swole. Hopefully it’ll heal up nice and I’ll get a better one.
Oh last but not least I forgot this picture of David’s Hare (don’t call it a bunny, don’t call it a bunny) He is getting a half sleeve studded with imagery and subjects that are all related to family. It doesn’t all have to be about names and dates if you are weirdos like us!
I’d be surprised if anyone reads these but if you do, ta! You’re the best!
Hey everyone, So I got back from my time away at Nevermore. Had the BEST time, obviously! I never get as many finished/ healed photos as I do at Nevermore (in Daventry). Not sure why this is, but it’s always great. This post is all about Daventry: for some reason, people from the Midlands don’t half love colourful tattoos!
I started this robin and squirrel half sleeve on the wonderful Lynzi, who I’ve tattooed a bunch of times. So good when she’s in and also this is one awesome tattoo idea for me to get stuck into!
I got to do more on Emma, the sweetest, loveliest gal everrrrr. True labyrinth fan! Her kids even call Jareth “the juggling king” which is who we will hopefully do next time! Bulge and all. This time was the cute cute woim though. He’s gotta be everyone’s favourite bit part though right? All of the others are by me apart from Sir Didimus who is by Emily Dawson:Holyghost Tattooer
Then I got to finish Charlotte’s Chameleon and cala lily thigh piece. Oh my god how much fun I had with this. I got to pack in as much colour and detail as I wanted!
I got to make this excellent pun tattoo for Sarah. Some rose-hips….GEDDIT?!? It took me a while because I’m dumb. But I really do love tattooing roses. Anyone else wants any, hit me up. I love em. They’re the best.
We also had a hot tub/sausage party.These guys know how to live.
Thanks Dan, Danielle, Brodie, Sophie mooncup and Hannah for bringing me joy and solace in these stressful and crazy times!
xx
Hey everyone!
Long time since the last post. This is because I’ve been moving house a million times, travelling and working too much I guess. Although this time I have also been trying to get a social life now I’m all settled in Bristol, and I’ve almost managed it so I thought it was about time for an update.
I’ve been working at Southmead Tattoo in Bristol and have worked on some lovely people and fun tattoos since last August.
I’ve done several super fun guest spots at Legacy Ink, Nevermore, Death’s door AND Bada Bink Tattoo Firm in Singapore.
At Legacy I got tattooed by Mike and Josh
How lush is my moth palm by Josh Hurrell? It caned but he was super gentle about it!
Also on the same day Mike tattooed me a pisshead toucan! Only linework and black got done but colour in two weeks at my next guest spot there! I still have spaces there too if anyone from Haverhill wants a tattoo 😀
Congratulations to Mike and Emily too who recently got married!
I visited my pal Lou at Death’s door tattoo in Brighton and I’ll hopefully be going back later in the year once my diary clears up a bit.
Whilst I was there I finished Shaun’s phoenix. Hopefully healed photos soon!
I had my stomach carried on by the wonderful Hayley JJ at Southmead in Bristol. Still more to go but I couldn’t be happier with it! She’s got a real gentle touch, definitely check her work out!
I recently did this rose tattoo in Bristol on the lovely Laura at the weekend!It is a tribal cover up. It only took an hour and a half. I’d love to do more cover ups with a bit of artistic freedom!
I’m currently having phone trouble so I can’t upload any of the older Bristol photos but expect those in a separate blog post as well as My Singapore photos if you’re interested!
Thanks guys xx
Hey guys! So I haven’t been updating my social media enough because I’ve developed a bit of anxiety about my shitty photos of good tattoos….Now I know that everyone says their photos are terrible but mine have really taken the cake.
One such example of this- I only remembered to take a photo of Ash’s back tattoo AFTER I’d applied the Dermalize dressing. However, his Geisha tattoo is coming along nicely!
So I also got an in progress shot of Nef’s Foxy sleeve tattoo. Blood and all, in fluorescent lighting! I’ll just pretend it’s “arty”
Here is a photo of Moses the cat on his lovely owner Vicky. Half in direct sunlight and half not!
Here is a photo of an owl tattoo I was super pleased with, of course the photo is out of photo and taken in lighting that makes the purple look all grey!
There are some glorious examples of my derpy photo skills, and if any of my lovely clients want to send me some healed shots I would be eternally grateful!
Still booking for November/ December at Southmead tattoo studio in Bristol. Email hannahcalavera@hotmail.co.uk if you’d like to book in!
xx
So I now have some free space coming up in November/December time. I’d really like to do a few of these and would offer a good price.
If you are interested in any of these email hannahcalavera@hotmail.co.uk
Hey everyone, It’s been a strange old month!
First off- information time, everything is pretty loose at the moment with nothing solid but for my own piece of mind I’ve decided to put a date in place to stop working in Newbury so I can focus on househunting and get the move in order. This date is 19th July, as I’ll be working the Cardiff Tattoo and Toy convention the 23rd and 24th July, then hopefully moving the week after!
I am now fully booked during my remaining time at the Black Rabbit in Newbury, I will be moving to Southmead Tattoo in Bristol as of August and will be fulltime in Bristol from then.
However I am not currently booking that far ahead yet as I don’t want to have to rearrange or disappoint anyone. The best way to get booked in once I move is to fill out this booking form and send it back to me from the 6th June!
Thanks everyone!
Hey everyone, I’m finally back from my looong few months of guest spots. No more now until after I get back from Singapore in March! I will be fulltime at Black Rabbit in Newbury, Berkshire from now until further notice! That means I get to tattoo you Reading and Newbury folks again!
I tattooed the wonderful Kitty Kotori a few months back with a picture of her cute dog Boo! This was so fun to tattoo, and we got it done in 4 hours because she sat so well!
And here are some pics of the Scottish fold Kitty I got to tattoo on Sidonie at my guest spot in Daventry at Nevermore
Really enjoyed making the colour palette for this one, and would love to do more along these lines.
Here is a work in progress that I also really loved doing, can’t really go wrong with an arctic fox tattoo though right? This is very much a cute animal tattoo blog post!
Nor can you go wrong with a wolf! Well…I don’t think you can anyway- I started this wolf sleeve up in my guest spot at Blue Cardinal in Manchester. I really did have a blast there with Beau!
I got to start this Wicked tattoo as well!
Here is a lady I got to do at my guest spot in Birmingham at Sweet Life Gallery
This really was a special guest spot, I loved working with Leah and Craven and hopefully will be heading back up there after my holiday in March!
So a little info- I’m currently booking for January, February and March up until my holiday, if you’d like a spot please email hannahcalavera@hotmail.co.uk
Thankyou!
Hannah
x
Hey everyone!
Since leaving Jericho Tattoo Emporium things have been really hectic
Here is the brief lowdown!
I am currently splitting my time between Black Rabbit Tattoo Collective in Newbury, Arkham Tattoo in Kidlington (Oxford), Underground ink in Barnet and O’ Happy Dagger in Amersham.
Due to the odd working hours, and the crazy but lovely response to my recent work I’m totally booked up until October.
I may be going to the U.S for a guest spot in October (or may be November/December) for a few weeks and am currently waiting on information on dates and length of stay etc so until I recieve the info I have closed my books temporarily to avoid having to disappoint/rearrange anyone.
Sorry guys
I will be putting on my facebook page and this blog when I’m opening up my books again and for which studios. This may be mid-late September. Ongoing work and prepaid deposits will get first priority, but I will be taking on new work too.
If you want a new piece and don’t mind waiting until October/November/December for it please email back in a couple of months including
Subject matter- and how specific or open you are for me to go crazy on your design
Style ( just say my style if you like all my other stuff 😀 )
Size- in inches or cm OR “full sleeve” “full leg” and “full back”
Placement
Whether you want it in Colour or black and grey
Length of time you can feasibly sit
any reference material you have amassed-these could include things like olour schemes, poses of birds or happy little pet faces.
If it is a cover up, a photo of your existing tattoo next to a ruler or an easily recognised object such as a DELICIOUS BISCUIT (everyone knows how big a custard cream is)
Where you are based, which studio would be more convenient for you and whether you are willing to travel.
What days suit you best, weekends tend to get booked up super fast so if you can do weekdays you will probably get in faster.
If you include all this information it will be super easy to get you in as soon as possible 🙂
In October my prices for new work will be- £50 minimum charge, £90 per hour or £400 for a full day. To book a day I require a £100 deposit, anything less will be a £50 deposit. These are payable by paypal or bank transfer- you can get the details on request
If you are an existing customer, please include a photo of what you already have (so i can remember how far we’ve gotten!) and how long you want to sit for, as well as how much you currently have on deposit. Existing work does have priority and will be charged at old pricing rates!
In the meantime you can follow me on fb or instagram for any news!
Thankyou for your continued patience 🙂
Hannah
xxxx
This weekend was the third annual female tattoo show in Leamington spa, I had a lot of fun and met a lot of talented and lovely ladies from around the UK. It was the first time at a convention  I actually felt comfortable and not nervous as hell! I entered Jen’s octopus chest piece in the competition
I won best large colour!
And got to work on Liz’s sleeve some more.
Went out afterwards and had a fantastic time too….oh and I bought a sweeeeet taxidermied crow!